Diabetes management

Insulin in a Tab? Scientists in Canada Are a Step Closer

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Insulin in a Tab? Scientists in Canada Are a Step Closer

An insulin pen.Photo: Sajjad Hussain/AFP (Getty Images) A team of scientists in Canada say they’re a major step closer to creating an easy-to-take oral insulin tablet. In new research, they found that rats dosed with their dissolvable tablet seem to absorb the insulin the same way they do when given a typical insulin shot. Should … Read more

Diabetes: Warning signs that your blood sugar is out of control

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Diabetes: Warning signs that your blood sugar is out of control

Uncontrolled blood sugar levels over a period of time can lead to many potentially life-threatening complications. People who have diabetes even with their best efforts will have episodes when their blood sugar levels will go haywire, but with regular monitoring, medicines and proper diet, exercise, one can bring sugar levels in control most of the … Read more